Example Sentences

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The genius of the new U.S. program was making it cool for NBA stars, who had been shunning participation in ever-growing numbers.

From Forbes • Aug. 4, 2014

Investors had been shunning the stock market for most of last week, preferring assets considered safe havens like the U.S. dollar and bonds.

From Reuters • Aug. 17, 2010

Those who had been shunning the race because they figured it was a lost cause anyway may now be entertaining second thoughts.

From Time Magazine Archive